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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
AT COLLYER.

Fourth of July morning broke clear
and cool, and the rain-drops which re-
manned of the nights shower reflected the
brilliant sunshine as If they, too, reioiced
because of nations freedom. The firing
OF guns and the pop of crackers opened
the days work early, and before the noon
hour teams were seen coming from all d.
rections. No time had been publicly an
nounced by the committee for the execu-
ton of the program, therefore but small
audience enjoyed the speaking, which
took place before dinner in the open air,
under a wooden awning near the hotel,
which had been erected for the dance in
the evening. Mr.. Finley read the Decla-
ration of Independence, Mr.. Fike spoke
briefly and Rev. Weller gave an entertain
ing Grafton. Business houses generally
were decorated with flags, and closed
during the afternoon. Racing and base
ball occupied the afternoon hours,
the Downer club defeating the Coll
yer boys so badly that there is no
Boosting heard from the home club.
Below you will find the score. During
the game ball struck the catcher Of the
Downer club in the stomach, and for a
time it was feared he would not survive,
but at last accounts he was better.
At early dark the fireworks display was
made, and was enjoyed by many, even for
miles away. For the amount of money
invested, choice variety had been Sc
cured, and all were pleased. Attention
was long held by the balloon which was
sent on its way at the close of the display.
Scarcely a breeze forced it forward, and
its journey was made deliberately to the
north and west, burning until so like a
star in appearance that the eye wearied
with watching it.
Some of our citizens spent the day
with the Bannerites, at J. G. Browns
grove, and tell of having had such a
delightful time that others wish they had
participated in the days pleasures there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
CASTLE ROCK RIPPLES.

Hot.
Good rains.
Rye is being cut.
Crops fourishing.
Miss Sarah Adams, of Boston, is visit
ing her brother, Charles.
Thos. Brooks and wife spent the Fourth
with Mr.. and Mrs. Petit.
G. F. Goodwin is spending a week in
Banner, where he has many warm friends.
A. K. Pottenger and Frank Muchmore
have gone away to work on the railroad.
Alex. Hazlett was thrown from his
mule last Saturday and considerably
bruised.
G. F. Hawkes. went to Saiina to-day
to be examined for an increase of pension.
He certainly deserves it.
Mrs. Muchmore, of Nebraska, is visit
her sons, John and Frank, who live few
miles west of Castle Rock.
The Banner school, under the direction
of Miss Carrie Sweet, will give an exhi-
bition at the school house Friday evening.
G: A. Wilson left Monday evening for
his former home, in Illinois, on very
pleasant errand. He expects to return
with bride.
Alfred Force is enjoying visit from
his father and mother. They are much
pleased with the country, and will prob
ably locate near Banner.
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AT WA-KEENEY.

he attendance ut the hall, though not
large, was all that could have been ex-
pec6ed, as SO many Of our citizens were
absent from town, and others were de-
tanned by sickness.
The reading Of the Temperance Dec
larstion Of Independence, by Mrs Rice,
vas good and we'll received.
Rev. Mr.. Walker responded to the
toask "a school house on every hilltop
md no saloon In the valley" he drew q
fiking comparison between the schools
I'D the saloon school and showed plainly
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Wa-Keeney Band at Wallace

Wa-Keeney Band at Wallace.
The Wa-Keeney Comet Band-16
pieces to Wallace Sunday night.
and gave the people of that place the best
kind of music the next day. We are told
that all the boys were ready at every turn
to act together inteligently. The people
Of Wallace accord to them great praise
for their accomplishments and gentle
manly behavior. They speak highly OF
the celebration at Wallace. About LOCO
persons were in attendance. The band
serenaded Railway Division Superintend.
emit Palmer in the evening of the
Fourth. He observed that they were
tired, and furnished them special Cal
to ride home in.
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An Invitation Accepted.
COLLIER, KAN, July 4, -

CoLLYER, KAN, July 4, 1887.
To the Editor of the World:
The Downer boys, after pressing in
vitation, crossed bats here to-day with
the nine purporting to be the ''Collyer
nine" but which, in reality, was Wa
Keeney and Collyer combined.
Notwithstanding serious accident to
the Downer catcher, which came near
PROVING FATAL,
The Downers came off victorious by a
score of Is to IL, carrying off the prize.
It was conclusive evidence that Collyer,
with the best hired assistance in the
county, was no match for the rural dis
trict OF Downer valley.
Nom DE PLUME.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
Lew. Takes the Line.

Lew. Pershing, of Salina, whom we
have already mentioned as having been
visiting his brother, Daniel, in this coun-
ty, was called back home on Thursday by
a telegram, informing him that he was
wanted to take charge of the street-car
line in that city.
The World congratulates Lew. upon
his good fortune, and his many friends
in Trego county will unite in congratula-
tons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
AT Il. w. MILLER,S

Reports indicate that among the most
pleasant of the celebrations In this
county was the one at Rev. T. W. Miller's,
in the Saline valley, northwest OF here.
Several were there from Wa-Keeney. A
large number of people was present.
The eatables more than went around.
Several speeches were made, notably one
by Rev. Mr.. Miller. The general festivi-
ties were kept up until late in the after
noon. Dancing was adopted about this
time, and continued until midnight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

Yesterday petition was circulated,
asking the city council to build, out of
the funds of the city, sidewalk along
Railroad avenue from Franklin to Wash
ington street, beginning at the southeast
corner of the Commercial House, and ex-
tending due west.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

The case of the State vs.. Henry Hob
bick, was tried before Justice Croft on
Thursday. VIM. Dickey, the complain
ing witness, charged that Hobbick had
stolen the shanty from his claim. There
were some things, such as the finding at
Hobbick's of portions of a window sash,
ETC., which seemed to bear out Dickey's
theory. However, before the close of the
suit Hobbick's innocence was established
completely. The costs-$184O-fen up
on the county.
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Can Come Confidently.

We understand that the work at the
government land Office, which has been
dragging for SO long, has been conquered.
The capacity of the Office is said to be
equal now to making out twenty final
proofs daily. People in any part of the
district who desire the freedom from
error which the transaction of business
at the land Office msuress, can come to
Wa-Keeney from now on, confident in the
expectation of being accommodated in
short order.
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Our Other Bond Election

our Otn6f BOnQ EIeCC1On.
Trego county voted bonds once. In
the skirmish incident to getting set up In
business following the organization of the
county, deprecated scrip was an evil
which stared her people in the face. To
enable old scores to be settled, the com
missioners issued a proclamation that, at
the regular election in 1882, proposition
to bond the county in the sum of 81 SOC
should be voted on. The vote on the
proposition stood 135 for and 81 against
The bonds were negotiated at 6 per cent
From that day on Trego county scrip has
been at par. In 1885 these bonds
were redeemed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
JULY FOURTH.
Celebrations in Trego County.
Good Times All Around the Hori-
zon.
AT BANNER.

The morning of the Fourth came IL
clear and bright after the rain of the
night before. About 10 o'clock people
began to gather at Browns Grove, COM
ing In buggies and farm wagons, and the
bachelors ON Horseback. A number OF
people came down from Collxer and Wa
Xeeney, and Downer creek was repre-
sented by several wagon loads. By II
O'Clock fully $50 people were on the
grounds, and gathered into the grove to
listen to the exercises of the day. Mr.. P.
Wynne was chosen president of the day.
The program opened with the singing OF
America" by the Banner choir. Rev.
]. O. Elliott followed with q very appro-
pirate prayer. The Declaration of INDIE
pendence was next read by A. B. Baker.
The president then introduced the orator
of the day, G. A. Wilson, who delivered
an eloquent and stirring Grafton, which
will be printed in full next week.
As soon as the applause following the
speech had subsidized, the choir sang
'Star-Sprangled Banner" and an inter-
mission was announced for dinner.
Baskets were speedily hunted up and the
crowd separated into family groups in
the shade of the trees.
After an hours lively discussion of the
eatables, the president again called to
order for the second part of the program
This was as follows:
Singing by Downer Sunday school.
Recitation by Miss Maggie Miller
Origin OF the Flag.
Recitation by Miss Florence Purinton-
The American Flag.
Recitation by Miss Della Purinton-
Our native Land.
Recitation by Miss Matte Hazlitt.
Defamation by Master Frank Purin-
ton-July Fourth.
Singing by Downer Sunday school
Recitation by Miss Mollie Courtney
Mending the Old Flag.
Defamation by Willie Matter-The
Song of Marion's Men.
Defamation by Master Robbie Tague
The Blue and the Gray.
Recitation by Miss Jennie Updegrove-
The Last Hymn.
Song by Misses Manly and Updegrove
"A Vocal Medley.
Hardly had the exercises concluded
before there was general movement of
the crowd toward the place laid out for
games.
For the foot race there were seven en-
tries. After hot contest it was won by
Edwin Hawkes., with William Rough q
close second.
The creased pig was captured by Bert
Mcknight, after very short run.
In the absence of the Ailanthus base
ball nine, a game was played between
the Gibson and Banner mines, which
resulted in favor of Banner.
This closed the regular program, but
with singing and games the time was
well occupied till nearly sunset.
The day passed off without single
unpleasant feature, and the unanimous
sentiment of all was that they had never
enjoyed themselves better. x,
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AT GIBBs's GROVE

There was quite an attendance at the
picnic at this place. Two Sabbath
schools were present, besides fragments
of several other Sunday school organiza.
lions. Several short speeches were de.
ivered, among them being one by Mr.
Mellotte, of Graham county.
There was plenty to eat, and the ex.
ercises were of the most entertaining
character,
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Some of the good people of Wa-Kee.

Some of the good people Of Wa-Kee-
ney, periodically inclined, came to, town
on the five O'Clock train "to participate in
the celebration at Russell" They were
greatly disappointed when they learned
there was nothing going. on here, and re,
turned home on the Z O'Clock passengea
train Rmss<H Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

Captain Trego Post has changed it's
times for holding meetings to the first
and third Thursday evenings of each
month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
Ar MAPES'S GROVE.

Notwithstanding the heavy rain in the
morning of the Fourth, the picnic al
Mapes's grove went off in frst-class order.
The crowd was not as large as was e1-
pected, consequently the lemonade was
not all drank. Mr.. Mapes, we will try to
remember you another time. So remarks
the Ogallah Oozings author.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

We call attention to the ADVERTISE
ment of the State Normal School in
another column of this issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

Steps are under Roadway for repair
ing the Grand Army building and
furnishing it inside.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

q. r. Mcknight has bought of Lee
Monroe the southwest quarter of block
"a in Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

There is repetition after repetition IN
this region of one persons live stock get.
ting upon another's place, and being held
for damages. In a case of this kind last
week, in which the stock-two horses
belonged to BENZ. Sellers, our drayman
]. w. Wilkins place was invaded. Three
dollars damage was wanted. The pay
ment Of this was evaded by Mr.. Sellers
having the property replevined. Mr. Sci
lers claimed that the animals had beer
taken from the picket pins by somebody
By whom, he did not pretend to say.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

County Treasurer Gibbs lost about q
dozen head Of sheep in the rain storm OF
last Saturday afternoon. The flock we've
driven into the Saline while it was high.
The only wonder IS that many moro did
mot perish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

The absence of County Treasurer
Gibbs has prevented the cashing to date
of the new issue of county scrip. The
money is in the treasury, though.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
FARM LANDS.

10000 acres fine farm lands for
sale in Scott, Trego and Ness
counties. Terms to suit purchaser.
Write or call on Wetherbee & Nor
gan, at Ness City or Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

1t is to be hoped that every legal
voter in the county viii deposit ballot
next Tuesday.
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Active efforts are being made to ha

Active efforts are being made to have
Wa-Keeney well represented at Washing
ton in the fight which is going on con-
corning what place shall be the headquar-
ters OF the Western Kansas government
land Office. From the little knoll where
this observation is taken, promises OF
some early official developments Of q
startling nature are in embryo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

AT LIGHTHOUSES GROVE.
A few of the neighbors of Ogallah went
to Mr.. Lofthouses grove and had quite a
pleasant time on the afternoon of the
Fourth. Ice cream and lemonade were
free as the wind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

The Premium Standard Cook Stove
sold by Ellsworth takes the cake. 428
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Remember that in the Shoe line We
can give you a big stock to select from
and good values for your money.
1872 MARSHALL & UFFORD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

ALI Wool Flannel Sheeting, 50 inches
wide, for $1.00 per yard, at KYLE's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

An elegant new lot of Trunks and
valises just in and cheap, at KYLE's.
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Special school meeting next Monday,
at IL An.
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Willis jackson reports splendid
time at Nicodemns the night OF the
Fourth. The attendance at the exercises
was large. The program was carried ont
without fisy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
IN THREE COUNTIES.

10000 acres fine farm lands for sale in
Scott, Trego and Ness counties. Terms
to suit purchaser. Write or call on
Wetherbee & Morgan, at Ness City or
Wa-Keeney.
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FOR SALE.

At Geo. Bakers Meat Market, eggs for
setting, from thoroughbred Plymouth
Rocks, one dollar per setting. 421
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

The Presbyterian Society ab this
place has about enough money subscribed
to have a good church building put up.
It is expected that the contract for build
ing will be let within the next month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

Call and see our new White Dress
Goods, Linen Embroideries, etc.
432 MARSHALL & UFFoRD.
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-Court-houseb bond election next Tues.

|. Mr.. A. C. Fick has been painting
his barn.
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EY FURNISHED FOR FINAL Pr


(Having associated with HILL Esq, late Clerk the Wa
Keeney Land Office persons desiring prove send their notice
here and publication will be attended to- All other
proving up will be prepared and fled and parties notified when to
appear with their witnesses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09
JAMES G.. HEuIG,

Abstraeter and Conveyanoer
lawyer AND ND
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Fancy Worsteds-just arrived-a
SpicerS the merchant tailor.
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Zoe per pound at Moores. 90

All kinds of Farm Implements man
ufactured by the David BradleysCo. sold
by Ellsworth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-07-09

cheaper than ever before
Ar GALLOwAY's.
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MONEY TO LOAN ON FARM PROP
ERTY.
j. 81 Mathers, representing the Equi-
table Mortgage Co, OF Kansas City, is
prepared to make loans on farm property
on the most satisfactory terms to the
borrower. Office with Miller & Mccoy.
1916
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See the Buckeye Mower before pur-
chasing.
434-H GEo. T. GALLOWAY, Agent.
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his barn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27

mas peen ureauIuily prosecuted Ior
writing itP"
How sof What has he done to
merit it?''
"Done2 He has spoken the truth
'out of school and his fellow physi-
clans, who want the public to think
they have a monopoly in curing dis
eases, are terribly angry with him
for admitting professional inability to
reach certain disorders.
THAT letter created . wonderful
sensation among the titled classes
and the public. This Jared the
doctors terribly. The College of
Surgeons and Queens College, from
which institution he was graduated,
asked for an explanation of his un-
professional conduct, and notified
him that unless lie made a retraction
they would discipline him.
"The doctor replied that he allowed
his patients TO make use of Warmers
safe cure only after all the regular
methods had failed. and when he was
satisfied that there was no possible
hope for them. Upon their recovery
after having used Warmers safe cure,
he was so much surprised that he
wrote the above letter to the Family
Doctor. He regretted that the facul-
ties found fault with his action in the
matter, but he could not conscien-
tiously retract the facts as written 20
the Family Doctor.
"The faculties OF both colleges re-
piled that unless he retracted, they
should cut him of, which would
naturally debor him from, again prdc-
ticing his profession, and also prevent
his securing another appointment in
the ROYAL GayyP
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27

s. B. Misrepresentation bill for
the 23rd and Oath fiscal years.
On motion of Williamson, the
House resolved itself into Com
mittee of the Whole to consider
said bill, Speaker in the Chair.
Committee arose and reported,
asking leave to sit again.
s. B. 63-Relating to public
schools. [Appropriates school
money and fixes term o. Trustees
Pike offered an amendment com
pelling school teachers to subscribe
to the oath. Amendment adopted.
Bill passed unanimously.
Recess till 100.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The following bills were passea
in the House:
A. B. 63, an Act relating to the
Surveyor Generals Office
A, B. 100, an Act amending o.
Act relative to the Orphans Honle.
S, b. SO, providing for the gov
eminent of towns and cities
Sub. for S. B. II, Laughton's sal
airy bill. House refused to agree t.
Senate amendments. Conference
Committee called for.
Boyle's Militia bill discussed at
length and passed.
House adjourned until Monday.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27
Pyke Opera Conpaay.

It is all over. The Pyke Opera
Company came, saw and conquered
as Immediately. 1t is undoubted-
lv the finest organization we have
ever had here. Miss Winston, Miss
Manfred and Miss Evans are all
prima donnas of high grade. 1t is
seldom that such galaxy is found
in one company. Mr. De Lange is
the prince of comedians. In fact
the entire company are "A No. l."
The company open a season of five
nights at Virginia Monday evening
after which they play at Reno.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27

The illustri0us doctors dilemma
is certainly an unpleasant one. en-
phasizing as it does, both his own
honesty, and the contemplate pre-
JUDGE and bigotry of English med
ical men. The masses, however,
having no sympathy with their
nonsense, keep on using the rer-
edy he so highly recommends and
get well, while the rich and able
depend upon the preiudiced doc
tors and die!
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27
Notice..

No. 65 won the diamond ring,
ratified for on the Goth of Jan. IF
not called for within 10 days from
date, will be returned to the original
owner, unless objections are made
by those holding tickets: if so. call
at Cap. Avery's Hole-ln-the- Wall
and sign their names, so that some
conclusion may be arrived at as to
the disposal of the ring.
Mrs. C. Fl. WILSON.
Feb. Goth, 1887.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-02-27
ALI SORTS.
Wizard Oilat Gee. Thaxter's.

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best
medicine for every one in the
Spring. Emigrants and travellers
will find in 1t an effectual cure for
the eruptions, bolls, pimples, ecze-
ma, etc, that break out on the
skin-the effect Of disorder iu the
blood, caused by sea-diet and life
on board ship.
1t is a good rule to accept only
such medicines as have, after long
years Of trial, proved worthy of con-
fidence. This is a case where other
peoples experience may be of great
service, and it has been the expert
ence of thousands that Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is the best cough
medicine ever used.
Senator Powell has introduced
bill providing that the official ad-
vertising of the State can be let
out to the parties who are willing
to do 1T the cheapest. The Repub-
lican newspapers of this State will
not take any official advertising at
less than $3.50 square. If this
bill passes it will enable rat pa
pers to bid $2.45 a square and
get the advertising. This bill
did not originate with Senator
Powell, but came from some
tate officers who did not cover
their tracks well. 1t ought TO
be called bill to encourage rat
printing, for it has no other aim